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Jimmy held the end of a metal bar over a fire while holding on to the opposite end. After a few minutes, the end he was holding began to get very hot. Which process is illustrated in this example?

A. conduction
B. induction
C. radiation
D. convection

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Answer:

A. Conduction

Step-by-step explanation:

Conduction is the transfer of heat within the material itself, and he's holding the metal bar over the fire.

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